Intel i3-12100F
CPUs

i3-12100F

Intel

Released Jan 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jul 30, 2026

Desktop processor with strong performance, low power consumption, and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory. The Intel i3-12100F scores 89/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Techspot, Club386, and Techpowerup.

Critic Score

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89

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Strong performance(6)
  • Good value(4)
  • Low power consumption(3)
  • Supports DDR4/DDR5(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(9)

4 Publication Reviews

95
Major publication06/2022

The quad-core Intel Core i3-12100 is the fastest budget gaming CPU on the market.

95
Independent publication02/2022

The Core i3-12100F is an impressive budget CPU that delivers strong gaming performance and excellent value, often matching higher-end processors while consuming minimal power.

85
Independent publication02/2022

A right little belter, there are many good reasons to consider 12th Gen Core i3.

82
Established publication01/2022

The Core i3-12100F is designed to be the entry-level processor for Intel's Alder Lake architecture and has all the ingredients needed to make it the next value king.